the 2012 Bouzy Grand Cru La Grande Récolte hails from a time when Antoine Paillard had already begun working alongside his father during harvest and vinification

This should be excellent in time

It does exhibit a classic Sassicaia bouquet

But very beguiling on palate – a real curiosity

long and moderately firmer finale

Vallouit, Cote Rotie Voniere Vintage:1999 the 2012 Bouzy Grand CruSeamless. Shows lovely, sweet fruit and firm but ripe tannins, with enough good acidity kicking in on the fresh finish. Offers a panoply of spice, smoke, fancy oak and black fruit. Should improve with cellaring. Best from 2003 through 2015. 250 cases made. PM